Owen left out of England squad

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

LONDON (AFP) — Michael Owen was the major omission from the England squad which plays opening World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia later this month.

While Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard was called-up as cover for the injured Steven Gerrard, Owen Hargreaves and Michael Carrick, Owen was not called up by Fabio Capello although he watched him play for Newcastle at Arsenal on Saturday.

With Capello in attendance at the Emirates Stadium, it was felt Owen would be part of the Italian's 23-man squad, particularly as he has scored matchwinners against Bolton and Coventry in the past week.

However, Capello gave an indication Owen would miss out earlier this week.

"Owen is a good player and always scores a lot of goals for England," Capello said...